Introduction: The rumblings
started a couple months ago here on the Texas Gulf Coast. “Have you seen that
new bait? The one that has the water in it?” “My buddy has one, said he caught
a 27” trout on it.” “I heard that redfish tournament down in Corpus Christi was
won on that bait.” Like always, the dock talk was abundant but the facts were
tougher to come by. After a little digging, I finally found the company and the
baits that were at the center of all the rumors. Sebile has developed an
innovative line of baits that make use of a fluid filled chamber. This fluid
contains an iridescent glitter that they claim mimics the scales falling off of
a fleeing or injured baitfish. The baits look incredible, but are these lures
designed to catch more than just fishermen? Let’s find out.

Sebile Ghost Walker
Specifications

Type

Topwater

Size

Two
available, 95mm, 110mm

Colors/Patterns

6+
available

Weight

½ oz. (95mm) 3/8 oz.
(110mm)

MSRP

$14.99-$15.99

Impressions: There is no denying the
uniqueness of this bait. The curved profile is sleek and very different from
the old standby, cigar shaped topwater offerings coastal anglers are accustomed
to. Upon removing the Ghost Walker from the package I spent five minutes just
shaking the bait and watching the silver flakes flutter through the fluid that
fills the lure’s internal cavity. But this bait’s appeal extends beyond what’s
on the inside. The external finish is eye-catching and well up to par with
offerings from other manufacturers and the bulging, blood red eyes round out the
baits polished appearance.

The Ghost
Walker sports a sleek, curved body and a realistic scale pattern

Field Tests: The Ghost Walker comes
equipped with OWNER hooks and according to the packaging the hardware is
saltwater ready. The combination of hard pulling redfish, toothy speckled
trout, and the corrosive waters of the Gulf Coast are enough to push the limits
of the toughest of tackle. I wanted to see how the Ghost Walker would stand up
to the harsh conditions our Texas bays have to offer so I made no modifications
to this bait. It was fished directly out of the package.

A top view of
the bait’s slender profile

Casting: Unlike bass
fishing, where anglers can often make presentations in close proximity to their
targets; coastal fishermen, especially those targeting redfish, are often
required to make extra long casts in order to avoid spooking fish.

The blood-red
eyes are well attached and help to give the bait some added appeal

The Ghost Walker performs
exceedingly well in this category. The liquid inside the bait allows the Ghost
Walker to be cast long distances with ease, even into strong headwinds. Another
positive trait of the Ghost Walker is that it lands with a subtle “plop”, not
the startling splash characteristic of many other walk-the-dog style topwater
baits.

Just a small change in conditions
like this could make the difference in catching fish on the Ghost Walker and
striking out

Retrieving:
Walking the dog with this bait does not come as naturally as it does with some
larger, heavier lures. The Ghost Walker performs well on calm, slick water but
in even the slightest of chop the bait has a tendency to nose dive below the
surface. This bait has a definite finesse feel to it, from it’s looks, to it’s
shape, and certainly in the way it performs. This bait is not the loud,
antagonizing offering many coastal anglers are accustomed to. This bait is a
subtle enticer and should be used accordingly.”